Grand River Raceway Race 8 - Race 8
FIRE STRIDE (4) drew a wide gate last start and was easily accounted for, beaten 30 metres into eighth at this track over 1609m. Tackles a similar assignment and he can turn in a much better performance. CALIFORNIA KING (7) has been racing well of late. Finished third at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 metres. Must overcome a very wide draw. Good enough to put himself in the winners' stall. HEFF (2) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. STORMONT GREEN BOY (1) is capable of better after finishing well back when resuming over 1609m at Kawartha Downs three weeks ago.

Driver: R Guy
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Last start 7th over 1609m at Kawartha Downs, beaten 30 m by Super Green (1:56.30) in 3yo OPEN C on August 8 at $140.25. Two runs back 9th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th- beaten 18 m by Trixie Charm (1:58.20) on June 5 at $67.75. Genuine contender.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 08/08/2026 | 64 | OPEN | $10,173.00 | Kawartha Downs | 1609m | Good | R Guy | 7 |
| 30.0L | $140.25 | |
| 9/9 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | $8,595.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | R Guy | 8 |
| 18.0L | $67.75 | ||
| 9/9 | 28/05/2026 | 238 | $8,793.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | R Guy | 9 |
| 16.0L | $134.90 | ||
| 6/9 | 02/10/2025 | 16 | $17,798.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Trev Henry | 4 |
| 23.8L | $81.40 | ||
| 7/9 | 16/09/2025 | - | $17,798.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Trev Henry | 5 |
| 13.5L | $87.55 |

Driver: Br Richardson
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Last start 6th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th- beaten 7 m by Tymal Czar (2:00.40) on August 14 at $37.30. At his previous start 7th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th- beaten 8 m by I Drink She Drives (1:58.30) on July 10 at $11.45. Keep him in mind.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 14/08/2026 | 35 | $11,190.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | E Hensley | 6 |
| 7.5L | $37.30 | ||
| 7/9 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | $10,714.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | E Hensley | 5 |
| 8.0L | $11.45 | ||
| 2/9 | 03/07/2026 | 16 | $8,673.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Br Richardson | 2 |
| 4.8L | $18.05 | ||
| 7/7 | 17/06/2026 | 10 | $8,089.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | E Hensley | 6 |
| 18.8L | $73.30 | ||
| 4/8 | 07/06/2026 | 9 | $8,089.00 | Dresden Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D Rankin (Jnr) | 2 |
| 5.5L | $40.60 | ||
| 4/7 | 29/05/2026 | 10 | $40,900.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | E Hensley | 7 |
| 7.0L | $65.40 |

Driver: J Ryan
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Last start 6th over 1609m at Georgian Downs was 4th- at the bell, beaten 10 m by Sweet Mama T (2:00.10) on August 22 at $65. Two runs back 4th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th- beaten 4.5 m by Talbot Patriot (1:59.00) on August 7 at $22.90. Predicted to struggle.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/08/2026 | 15 | $11,190.00 | Georgian Downs | 1609m | SP | S Byron | 6 |
| 10.5L | $65.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | $11,190.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | J Ryan | 3 |
| 4.5L | $22.90 | ||
| 4/9 | 31/07/2026 | 6 | $10,682.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | J Ryan | 5 |
| 5.5L | $21.65 | ||
| 6/9 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | $10,204.00 | Georgian Downs | 1609m | Fast | S Byron | 4 |
| 6.5L | $74.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | $10,204.00 | Georgian Downs | 1609m | Fast | A Sorrie | 9 |
| 9.5L | $109.40 | ||
| 5/9 | 27/06/2026 | 8 | $8,595.00 | Georgian Downs | 1609m | Fast | S Byron | 7 |
| 7.3L | $72.00 |

Driver: S Weber
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Last start was well beaten into eighth behind Tymal Czar at this track over 1609m on August 14 at $2.70. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 2nd over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th- beaten 3 m by Castellano (1:58.20) on August 7 at $18. Nicely placed to take this out.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | $11,190.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | S Weber | 9 |
| 30.0L | $2.70 | ||
| 2/8 | 07/08/2026 | 35 | $11,190.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | S Weber | 6 |
| 3.0L | $18.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | $8,673.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | A Haughan | 6 |
| 17.8L | $37.65 | ||
| 6/9 | 19/06/2026 | - | $8,595.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | A Haughan | 6 |
| 30.0L | $28.20 |

Driver: A Sorrie
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Last start 8th over 1609m at Georgian Downs was 5th- at the bell, beaten 15 m by Twittle Sticks (1:59.30) on August 22 at $40.80. Two runs back 3rd over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 2nd- beaten 4 m by Tymal Czar (2:00.40) on August 14 at $49.90. Not a genuine type, looks tested.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 22/08/2026 | 8 | $11,190.00 | Georgian Downs | 1609m | SP | O Gois | 3 |
| 15.3L | $40.80 | ||
| 3/9 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | $11,190.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | O Gois | 3 |
| 4.3L | $49.90 | ||
| 5/8 | 07/08/2026 | 20 | $11,190.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | O Gois | 2 |
| 11.5L | $42.80 | ||
| 7/9 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | $10,204.00 | Hanover Raceway | 1609m | Fast | O Gois | 9 |
| 10.0L | $70.15 | ||
| 3/9 | 10/07/2026 | 5 | $10,714.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | O Gois | 1 |
| 3.8L | $70.15 | ||
| 5/7 | 05/07/2026 | 9 | $10,204.00 | Clinton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | O Gois | 3 |
| 11.8L | $47.60 |

Driver: P Mackenzie
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Last start 7th over 1609m at this track was 7th- at the bell, beaten 13 m by Castellano (1:58.20) on August 7 at $18.65. Two runs back 5th over 1609m at this track was 5th- at the bell, beaten 8 m by Unsurpassable (1:58.40) on July 31 at $2.40. Predicted to struggle.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | $11,190.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | P Mackenzie | 7 |
| 13.8L | $18.65 | ||
| 5/9 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | $10,682.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | P Mackenzie | 3 |
| 8.5L | $2.40 | ||
| 4/8 | 24/07/2026 | 19 | $10,714.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | P Mackenzie | 5 |
| 12.5L | $3.45 | ||
| 7/7 | 05/07/2026 | 18 | $10,204.00 | Clinton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | P Mackenzie | 2 |
| 18.5L | $4.35 | ||
| 2/6 | 17/06/2026 | 12 | $8,089.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | J Jamieson | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.95 | ||
| 2/9 | 05/06/2026 | 11 | $8,595.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L Small | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |

Driver: E Hensley
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Solid run when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second behind Southwind Godfrey at this track over 1609m on July 31 at $4.25. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Castellano at this track over 1609m on August 7 at $8.55. Has the ability to play a major role.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | $11,190.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | E Hensley | 4 |
| 5.3L | $8.55 | ||
| 2/6 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | $10,682.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | SP | E Hensley | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.25 | ||
| 3/9 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | $10,714.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | E Hensley | 4 |
| 5.5L | $17.05 | ||
| 7/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | $10,714.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | E Hensley | 9 |
| 30.0L | $20.10 | ||
| 3/9 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | $8,673.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | E Hensley | 2 |
| 1.0L | $26.60 | ||
| 4/7 | 26/06/2026 | 9 | $8,595.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | E Hensley | 2 |
| 5.8L | $19.35 |